Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Allentown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, damage, and entry points; determining the type of infestation; applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on preventative measures. Technicians communicate with clients about pest control solutions and follow applicable safety standards and regulations.

The position includes maintaining pest control equipment, managing customer appointments and relationships, supporting sales to current customers, and introducing products to new customers. Technicians drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle, which receives routine maintenance. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in the local climate and may involve confined spaces, animals, insects, mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Company training and weather gear are provided, and personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, must be worn.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face to ensure respirators can seal properly.
• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Available to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Able to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and perform frequent movement such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment and ensure it is stocked and in good working condition.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities and career advancement.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits.
• Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire for full-time colleagues, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided weather gear and routine maintenance for the service vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED